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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1914
Page
12
Woodward and Lothrop showcases an August sale of high grade furs and fur garments. The display emphasizes true to style items with prices valid only through August, deposit reserves, and storage vaults for later delivery. Rich selection includes black pony coats, varied muff types, and numerous fur species from mink to fox and sable.
Society notes continue from page four with lists of guests at the Swimming Club and St. James events. Names including Misses Mary Soles and Mary Hoffman, Mrs. William Brock Shoemaker, Mrs. Oliver J. Wells, Miss Minot of Boston, and many Parsons, Luce, and Endicott members appear among dinners, teas, and dances. Alfred Anson to visit Turrets Southampton. August 2 plans noted. Garden Club hosts, golf events, and hotel registrations also documented with numerous New York, Boston, and Long Island names.
The Muffs come in three styles, trimmed with head and two tails, head and tail, or plain. A two-animal scarf of matched skins is finished with Skinner’s satin lining and offered at reduced sale prices.
The ad promotes $50.00 Black Fox Sets now priced at $37.50, featuring two-animal scarfs with velvet bands and ruffles for neck wear. Muffs are described as made from one animal, available in trimmed or plain styles, with inner pockets and silk satin lining, finished to match the high quality skins.
Miss Margaret Wilson performed at a Saturday recital in Mount Pocono Pennsylvania to benefit Trinity Episcopal Church. The event drew attendance from notable guests and featured an encore, with Mrs Wilson joining in a summer gathering of Washington figures at the Ont Wood estate.
A guide on embroidering initials with soutache braid and white thread, plus dainty serving ideas for the sick. It includes cornmeal and flour gruels, barley water, wine whey, beef tea, and a summer tea punch recipe. Care tips cover washing white gloves and blouses and adjusting sash ribbons with large celluloid collar supports.
Guests and residents are listed staying at hotels and inns across the region. Mrs. Robert H. Gittings and Mrs. John M. Platel are at West End Hotel Asbury Park for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Thompson and son arrive at Saranac Inn Adirondack for several weeks. Dr. J. F. Siler and party tour western North Carolina, spending days at Park Grove Inn Asheville. George Ro Colgan and children spend August at Atlantic City. Cape T. M. Spaulding and Mrs. Spaulding motored from Fort Howard to Hotel Powhatan. Mrs. William Thornwall Davis and son spend August at Eagles Mere Pa with Lt Comdr and Mrs Kurtz.
Open air Sunday services drawn large crowds in Lincoln and Stanton parks in Southeast and Northeast Washington. Judge William F. Norris spoke at Lincoln on perfected men for a perfected nation while Rev Charles F. Edwards spoke at Stanton. Music accompanied both gatherings. Services will continue Sundays for weeks with upcoming talks by Representative James T. Lloyd and a local clergyman.
Society notes from Goodwood and London detail Cora Lady Strafford and Mrs John Astor among stylish attendees. Fashion highlights include lace gowns, pearls, multicolored hats, and notable outfits at the Goodwood meeting, plus a card of eccentric pets painted on an automobile by Marguerite Kirmlae.
The Wanderlusters led a group Wednesday afternoon along a hilly route near Cherrydale Virginia. They traversed timber shaded paths with many springs along the way before catching the Washington and Old Dominion car back to Washington. Swift and Company reports Beef prices in Washington DC for the week ended August 1: domestic 12.35 cents per lb. imported 11.81 cents per lb.
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